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George H. Atherton Papers, 1937-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Atherton, George H. (George Harry), 1920-1987.
Title
George H. Atherton Papers
Dates
1937-1979 (inclusive)
1970-1979 (bulk)
Quantity
1.8 cubic feet, including 16 photos, (2 boxes)
Collection Number
MSS Atherton
Summary
The George H. Atherton Papers consist of materials created or assembled by Atherton in his work as a forest products researcher and teacher. Atherton was a research engineer with the Oregon Forest Products Laboratory from 1950 to 1961, when he became a Forest Products professor at Oregon State University.
Repository
Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

George H. Atherton was a faculty member in Forest Products at Oregon State University from 1961 until his retirement in 1982; he was honored by the forestry students as an outstanding teacher with the Aufderheide Award. Atherton earned his BS (1950) and MS (1966) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State. From 1950 until 1961, Atherton was a research engineer with the Oregon Forest Products Laboratory; he was in charge of milling and engineering for the laboratory in 1954-1961. His research specialties included heat transfer and timber mechanics.

As a Professor of Forest Products he taught upper-level courses, including Forest Products 321 and 422 on the mechanical properties of wood and wood products; supervised graduate students; participated in various short courses and seminars concerning veneer and lumber drying, as well as timber construction; and conducted research projects.

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Content Description

The George H. Atherton Papers consist of materials created or assembled by Atherton in his work as a forest products researcher and teacher. These include student projects and reference files.

The student projects are papers written by students in Atherton's mechanical properties course (Forest Products 422) during the 1970s. A subject index and list of the papers is included with the collection. The papers represent substantive research projects and address the mechanical properties of solid wood, veneer, wood composites, laminates, and other wood products; interactions and effects between wood products and various fasteners, such as nails, staples, and screws; paper manufacture, include the effect of recycle pulp; and the effects of moisture, drying temperature, and chemical treatments on the mechanical properties of wood products.

The reference files pertain to Atherton's research on heat transfer and timber mechanics and include reports, reprints, and publications; correspondence; research data; testing equipment manuals; and related documentation.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

George H. Atherton Papers, Oregon State University Special Collections & Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The George H. Atherton Papers are arranged in 2 series: I. Student Reports, 1970-1979 and II. Reference Materials, 1937-1976.

Processing Note

Evaluations and grades of student papers have been redacted.

Acquisition Information

The papers were transferred by the Forest Products Department to the Archives in 1999.

Related Materials

A biographical file for Atherton is available in the College of Forestry Records (RG 139). The Forest Products Department Records (RG 003) include extensive documentation of forest products research and teaching at Oregon State. The Archives' collections include the papers of several other forest products faculty, including S.E. Corder, Leif Espenas, Douglas W. Glennie, Robert. D. Graham, and James W. Johnson. The August Rauch Collection documents Rauch's wood products research.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Series I: Student Reports, 1970-1979

    Contains student project reports from 1970-1979 from the Department of Forest Products at Oregon State University taught by George Atherton. Series is arranged alphabetically by author names and contains a bibliography and index for class reports.

    • Description: Bibliography – Student Reports and Index through 1979

      Cross-reference index for class reports.

      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Mark R. Arslan. An Evaluation of the Relationship between Torsional Modules of Rigidity and Modulus of Rupture in Bending for Douglas-Fir Dimension Lumber
      Dates: 1978
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Jon C. Atherton. Effect of Species, Load and Load Cycling on Slip in Nailed Wood Joints
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Michael J. Bauman. Evaluation of Euler’s Formula for Predicting Critical Buckling Loads in Wood Columns
      Dates: 1978
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Kurt Barats. Direct Withdrawal Resistance of Screws in Medium Density Fiberboard
      Dates: 1978
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Jack W. Berka. The Effect of the Span-Depth Ratio on the Modulus of Elasticity and Modulus of Rigidity for Douglas-fir Box Beams
      Dates: 1976
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Bruce W. Bevard. Study of Density Variation in Hardboard Using X-Radiation
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Philip R. Biencourt. Effect of Size and Location of Knots on the Bending Properties of Douglas-fir Studs
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: John Boothe. The Effect of Fumigants at Three Temperatures on the Stiffness and Bending Strength of Douglas-fir Heartwood
      Dates: 1976
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Wayne E. Borgersen. The Effect of Time on Interlayer Slip of Plywood by Two-by Four and Fiberboard to Two-by-Four Nailed Joints
      Dates: 1976
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Stephen D. Browning. Prediction of Strength and Stiffness of a Glued Laminated Beam from Properties of Cores Taken From the Laminations of the Beam
      Dates: 1975
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Nicholas E. Bush. Direct and Lateral Resistance of Power-Driven Nails and Staples in Clear Douglas-fir
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Christopher S. Carter. Determination of Moduli of Elasticity, Rupture, and Rigidity for Insulation Board
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: John R. Cheeseman. Effect of Glueline Thickness on Shear and Tensile Properties of a Wood Composite
      Dates: 1975
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Jon Chrysler. Is there a Difference in Bending Strength between Heartwood and Sapwood of Douglas-fir Veneer?
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Michael W. Clausen, Effect of Specimen Depth on Modulus of Elasticity in Clear Douglas-fir
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Robert J. Colella. Evaluation of the Slip Moduli of Three Plywood-To-Wall Stud Fastening Systems
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Joseph Coussens, Effects of Grade and Thickness Variations in Douglas-Fir Plywood on Modulus of Rupture, Modulus of Elasticity and Shear Strength
      Dates: 1976
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Douglas L. Crandall. The Screw-Holding Strength of Particleboard
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Gary A. Deeke. Accuracy of Euler's Formula in the Prediction of Critical Load on Axially-Loaded Slender Columns
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Greg Dickson. Specific Gravity, Percent Summerwood, and Ring Count, as Predictors of Modulus of Elasticity and Modulus of Rupture
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Edward C. Dierling. The Effect of Fomes Pini on the Bending Strength and Stiffness of Clear Douglas-fir
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Mark C Dohrmann. Predicting Residual Strength and Stiffness of a Large Glued-Laminated Beam from Small Specimens Sawn from the Beam
      Dates: 1975
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Michael B. Donivan. Strength of Furniture Joint vs. Furniture Joint Design
      Dates: 1975
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Tom Eby. The Effect of Density, Thickness and Board Location on Bending Strength, Stiffness and Internal Bond Strength of Commercially Produced Particleboard
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Jon E. Edens. The Effects of Nail Spacing, Nailing Angle, and Joints on Interlayer Slip, in Plywood Sheating—Two-By-Four Construction
      Dates: 1975
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Keith Ehrensing. The Effect of Screw Size on Direct Screw Withdrawal Strength of Particleboard
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Bruce H. Erickson. Comparative Tests of Modulus of Elasticity and Modulus of Rupture Between Clear Wood Sapwood Produced Beyond an Occluded Knot and Clear Wood Sapwood Developed Between Nodes of a 27 Year Old Douglas-fir
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Thomas C. Ewen. A Comparison of the Modulus of Rupture, Modulus of Elasticity, Plywood Glue Line Shear Strength, and Percent Wood Failure on One Half Inch 3-Ply, 4-Ply, and 5-Ply Plywoods
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Virgilio A. Fernandez. Effect of Fire-Retardant Treatments on the Strength and Stiffness of Small Douglas-fir Beams
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: David F. Flaming. Effects of Specific Gravity, Depth of Penetration, and Grain Direction on the Direct Withdrawal Resistance of Nails
      Dates: 1976
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Charles Geissel. Effect of Depth in Small Clear Beams on Modulus of Rupture, Modulus of Elasticity and Modulus of Rigidity
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Mark A. Gillies. Work Done in FP 422 Mechanical Properties II
      Dates: 1978
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Dennis M. Golik. Dynamic Modulus of Elasticity Measured by Flexural Vibration as a Cantilever as a Predictor of Modulus of Rupture for Clear Western Hemlock
      Dates: 1972
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Stephen W. Griffith. Effect of Head Speed, Span, and Thickness on Strength and Stiffness of Hardboard
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Mark Grube. The Comparison of the Strength Properties of Three Construction Panels
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: David Haas. Effect of Use of Recycled Pulp on the Properties of Bleached Douglas-fir Kraft Paper
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Jim Hallstrom. Development of a Non-Destructive Testing Method for Unseasoned Douglas-fir Scaffold Plank
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Kerry A. Hart. A Comparison of MOR and MOE of Dry Douglas-fir 2 x 4 Studs from Peeler Cores and Small Logs with Studs from the Outer Part of Larger Logs

      Includes 2 color prints

      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: John H. Hatton. Effect of Long Term Water Soak on Modulus of Rupture and Modulus of Elasticity in Particleboard Underlayment
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Guy G. Helsing. The Effect of Three Fumigants on Stiffness and Strength of Douglas-fir Heartwood
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Jim Herold. Direct Withdrawal Resistance of 1¼” Helically Grooved Nails Compared with 1¼” Flathead Screws in Douglas-Fir and White Oak
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Mark Hollaender. Comparing Nails and Screws and Investigating the Effect of Load Levels and Load Cycling on Interlayer Slip
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Robert K. Horton. The Effect of Beating and Sheet Weight on the Strength Properties of Kraft Paper
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Bill Huff. Modulus of Elasticity Measured by Static and Dynamic Methods as Non-destructive Predictors of Modulus of Rupture
      Dates: 1976
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Bob Inwards. The Effect of Vapam (Sodium Methyl Dithiocarbamate) on the Stiffness and Bending Strength of Douglas-fir Heartwood
      Dates: 1975
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Gotzsche-Larsen Jens. Determination of Modulus of Rigidity and True Modulus of Elasticity for Three Sizes of Douglas-fir Beams
      Dates: 1976
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: John A. Johnson. Effect of Machine Direction on Certain Properties of Particleboard Underlayment
      Dates: 1976
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: David E. Jordan. The Effect of Load Application Direction with Respect to Grain Angle on the Shear Strength of Clear Douglas-fir
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Stephen S. Kelly. The Modulus of Elasticity of Particleboard as Effected by Small Span/Depth Ratios
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Nancy Klink. The Effects of Thickness, Frequency, and Sound Pressure Level on the Sound Transmission Loss of Three Materials Commonly Used in Building Construction
      Dates: 1978
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Chuck L. Kroeger. Comparison of Utility-Grade Englemann Spruce Two-By-Four Stud Strength Ratios Determined by Three Different Methods
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: David G. Langland. Effect of Beating Time, Basis Weight, and Test Span on Some Paper Properties
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Daniel J. Lewis. The Mechanical Properties of Hardboard as Affected by Orzan
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Gray S. Likins. Moduli of Elasticity Determined by Three Methods as a Predictor of Modulus of Rupture for Clear Douglas-fir Studs
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Jim Lyman. Variation of Modu1us of Elasticity in ½" Plywood With Respect to Specimen Size
      Dates: 1976
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Edward J. McLaughlin Jr. Special Term Report on Activities in Mechanical Properties Tim Marcy, Moisture Content and How It Effects the Strength and Stiffness of Wood in Bending

      Includes 4 b/w prints

      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Norman Marrs. Effect of Fiberglass Lamination on the Strength of Small Clear Wood Specimens
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Greg W. Miller. Strength and Stiffness of Composite I Beams with Structural Particleboard Webs and Solid Wood Flanges
      Dates: 1975
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Arjen A. Morks. Effects of Accelerated Aging Methods on the Properties of Plywood
      Dates: 1978
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Michael E. Murphy. The Effect of Preservative Treatments on the Withdrawal Resistance of Three Nail Types in Douglas-fir
      Dates: 1978
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Scott Nebinger. Tension Strength and Stiffness of Nailed or Glued Truss Plate End-Joints

      Includes 2 b/w prints

      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Bradley J. Nutting. Comparison of Bending Properties of Peeler Core-Cut and Log-Cut Studs
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Jerry Obendorf. Creep and Recovery in Particleboard as Affected by Relative Humidity

      Includes 5 b/w prints

      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Edward W. Olson. Effect of Redrying on the Bending Properties of Veneer
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Gregg T. Perry. Effect of Moisture Contents Below Fiber Saturation Point on Modulus of Rupture and Modulus of Elasticity in Two Specific Gravity Classes of Flat-Grain Western Hemlock
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Larry Phillips. Accuracy of Eulers Formula in the Prediction of Critical Load on Axially Loaded Slender Columns
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: James L. Ployhar. The Effect of High Temperature on the Strength of Two Northwest Softwoods
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Mark Powers. A Study of the Strength Properties of Hole-Incised Dimension Lumber
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Jerry Premo. The Effect of Moisture Content on Direct Withdrawal of Common Wire Nails in Western Hemlock
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Rod L. Remington. The Effect of Finger Joints on the Tensile Strength of Douglas-fir 2” x 4”
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Stephen Renn. The Effects of Nail Size, Plywood Thickness, and Edge Distance on Nail Strength and Joint Slip of Plywood-Solid Wood Joints
      Dates: 1976
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Johan Rering. Flexural Properties of a Particleboard Wood-Veneer Composite
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Eric R. Schild. The Strength of Nail, Screw, and Glue Joints Using Ponderosa Pine, Douglas-fir Plywood, and Particleboard
      Dates: 1978
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Glenn Schroeder. Relationships Between Specific Gravity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity, and Modulus of Rupture in Clear Douglas-fir
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Randall Scott. Predicting Plywood Strength and Stiffness from Veneer Strength and Stiffness
      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Michael K. Seeds. A Comparison of Modulus of Rupture, Modulus of Elasticity, Shear Strength, and Percent Wood Failure of Three Different Types of One-Half Inch Exterior-Grade Douglas-fir Plywood
      Dates: 1975
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Thomas H. Sheffield. An Experiment to Examine the Effect of Freezing Temperatures on the Bending Properties of Solid Wood
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Tom Shuford. Effect of Resin Impregnated Lead Holes on Direct Screw Withdrawal Resistance

      Includes 3 b/w prints

      Dates: 1970
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Michael A. Sigman. Particleboard Properties as a Function of Location Within a Hot Press
      Dates: 1978
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Ray Slaughter. Evaluating the Effect of Drying Temperature of Rotary-Cut Veneers on Modulus of Rupture and Modulus of Elasticity of 3/8" Douglas-Fir Plywood
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Harry R. Sondag. A Comparison of Two Methods of Accelerated Aging of Particle Board by Means of Modulus of Rupture
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Robert Neal Stephen. Comparison of Bending Strength, Stiffness and Internal Bond Strength for Two Types of Structural and One Industrial-Grade Particleboard
      Dates: 1975
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: John W. Stermer. The Determination of True Modulus of Elasticity of Douglas-fir and Coast Hemlock 2x6's
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Glenn Schroeder. Derivations Design
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: George R. Tietze. Effect of Stress Level of the Creep of Three Types of Composite Boards
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Larry C. Tinker. Prediction of Modulus of Rupture and Modulus of Elasticity of Small Clear Specimens from Properties of Increment Cores
      Dates: 1974
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Charles R. Turner. Correlation of Circular Saw Power Requirements with Wood Specific Gravity Variations and Saw Feed Rate
      Dates: 1976
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: David Underriner. Specific Gravity, Ring Count, and Percent Summerwood as Indicators of Strength in Douglas-fir
      Dates: 1979
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: James S. Vahrenwald. Analysis of Visual Strength Ratio, Actual Strength Ratio, Specific Gravity and Modulus of Elasticity as Predictors of Modulus of Rupture
      Dates: 1976
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Cle Wade. The Effect of Starch and Refining Time on Tensile Stretch, Tensile Energy Absorption, Bursting Strength and MOE in Bending of Paper
      Dates: 1975
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Brian A. Wagner. Thickness, Density and Machine Direction and Their Effects on Bending Properties
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Tim Wall. Effect of Span Width, and Method of Loading on Modulus of Elasticity of Plywood
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Mark Watson. The Effect of Stress Level and Thickness Upon the Creep Properties of Particleboard From Two Different Sources
      Dates: 1978
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Andrew F. Winkle. The Effect of Incising on Modulus of Rupture and Modulus of Elasticity of Douglas-fir
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Walter M. Wirfs. Effect of Impact on Modulus of Rupture and Modulus of Elasticity of Urea-formaldehyde Bonded Douglas-Fir Particle Board
      Dates: 1973
      Container: Box 2
  • Series II: Reference Materials, 1937-1976

    Contains correspondence, research data, reports, testing equipment manuals and related documentation pertaining to forest products. The bulk of the items in this series are related documentation and testing equipment manuals.

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Subject Terms

  • Forest products--Oregon.
  • Forestry laboratories--Oregon--Corvallis.
  • Forestry schools and education--Curricula--Oregon--Corvallis.
  • Lumber--Drying.
  • Veneers and veneering.
  • Wood--Mechanical properties.
  • Wood--Testing.
  • Wood--Thermal properties.

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Oregon Forest Products Laboratory. (creator)
    • Oregon State University. Dept. of Forest Products. (creator)
    • Oregon State University. Forest Research Laboratory. (creator)
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